Jon Contino Isn’t as Tough as You Think

His work is populated by skeletons, snakes, and devils making boasts that you’d expect of a tattooed sailor. But underneath his punk-rock swagger is a softie with a thing for the Yankees, Steven King, and Tears for Fears. Jon Contino’s illustrations and hand-lettering have appeared on everything from microbrews to Miller High Life, from Nike ads to the pages of Sports Illustrated.